Public Affairs Associate - Seattle

The Sage Group · Seattle, Washington

FULL TIME

Job Description

Public Affairs Associate_Community Events (Seattle)

The Sage Group’s client, one of the top

autonomous driving

companies who combine specialized hardware and deep-learning AI, is hiring Public Affairs Associates in multiple regions. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative companies in the tech sector.

The client Public Affairs team has a front seat at this exciting moment in the evolution of autonomous vehicles, transportation and tech. Successful navigation of the public affairs landscape is critically important for deploying and scaling the business. The team works directly with third party groups at the national, state and local levels to

educate folks on the safety benefits of the technology and advance customer awareness and acceptance . Internally, our efforts support the innovative work of engineering, product, strategy, and partnerships teams, and we work closely with our marketing, communications and policy team colleagues.

Description

Serve as a Public Affairs Associate to attend events and manage relationships with influential community organizations in your region

In this role, you will

Help manage relationships with influential community organizations and (non-elected) stakeholders across your region to establish trust and understanding of client’s autonomous driving technology before and after service launch

Represent client at community events: this includes coordinating local sponsorships, managing event logistics, attending - and in some cases delivering remarks - on behalf of the company

Work in close partnership with the communications, marketing, operations and public policy teams to ensure all work is grounded in research and supports business needs

Demonstrate ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and scalable action plans

Regional travel up to 25% of the time

Qualifications to be successful

External

relationship building

experience

5+ years

of public affairs, non-profit or marketing experience (in-house or agency)

BA/BS

degree

Planning and executing

in-person events,

including onsite setup and breakdown, for

community engagement

Ability to

work independently

in a

fast-paced

environment - Ability to make

sound judgments

with sensitivity and deftness High level of

emotional intelligence

and empathy towards

vulnerable populations

(seniors, people with disabilities etc.)

Solution-oriented

approach to problems

Excellent

personal, analytical and communication

skills.

High

attention to detail

and strong

organizational

skills

Experience

managing agency

support

Location

100% remote but must live in the Seattle region for local events

Duration:

1 year to start plus extension, and contract-to-hire potential

Compensation:

$65-75 hourly, W-2 (medical, dental, vision and 401(k) w/ match offered + PTO)

Company	The Sage Group
Location	Seattle, Washington
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Public Affairs Associate - Seattle

Job Description

Serve as a Public Affairs Associate to attend events and manage relationships with influential community organizations in your regionIn this role, you will

Regional travel up to 25% of the timeQualifications to be successful

Externalrelationship buildingexperience

Excellentpersonal, analytical and communicationskills.